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The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

March 8, 2022 .

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It is important that we keep history alive, to not forget. So although slavery is not an easy subject to discuss, I’m glad this book exists. You should read it if you haven’t,

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The Wisdom of Crowds

The Wisdom of Crowds (The Age of Madness #3) by Joe Abercrombie

October 4, 2026 .

Book Reviews, Fantasy, Grimdark, joeabercrombie, thewisdomofcrowds theageofmadness

The bloodthirsty deviousness and callousness that came to Rikke and Leo ( I spare no sympathy for him anyway), the kindness that would sometimes peek through Savine’s hard veneer – it was ...

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The Trouble With Peace

The Trouble With Peace (The Age of Madness #2) by Joe Abercrombie

October 4, 2026 .

Fantasy, Grimdark, joeabercrombie, Prejudice

The parts that stuck out the most for me were the war depictions. Abercrombie writes them so well I felt I was at the front lines – the racing thoughts in the heads of the soldiers as they rush ...

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In Every Mirror She's Black

In Every Mirror She’s Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

March 3, 2022 .

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Unfortunately for Kemi, her worst fears were confirmed. She was only a redundant body in a ceremonial role. Jonny poached Kemi for her skin color to represent diversity in a predominantly white compan...

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A Broken People's Playlist

A Broken People’s Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

February 27, 2022 .

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The first thing that caught my attention was the author’s writing. I love his writing! He writes in a way that bonds with the book nerd in me! And the songs? They reminded me of Wattpad.

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The Hundred Wells of Salaga

The Hundred Wells of Salaga by Ayesha Haruna Attah

February 25, 2022 .

African Literature, africanlit, Book Reviews, slavery, thehundredwellsofsalaga

Slavery, kingship, courage, patriarchy, domestic violence, education, and love were some of the themes covered in this novel. This body of work displays Ayesha’s rich knowledge and storytelling,...

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